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DiResta: Printing Press, Part 1

jimmydiresta — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 07:32:12 +0000

In each bi-monthly episode of DiResta (every other Wednesday at 2pm PT), artist and master builder Jimmy DiResta (Dirty Money, Hammered, Against the Grain, Trash for Cash) lets us into his workshop, to look over his shoulder while he builds whatever strikes his fancy. On this episode of DiResta, Jimmy begins his rescue and restoration of a classic Chandler and Price letterpress that has been rusting away outside of an upstate NY antique shop for decades. For lists of materials, tool, and supplies, notebook sketches, and Jimmy's notes, see the post on MAKE: http://blog.makezine.com/2013/01/16/diresta-printing-press-part-1

Raspberry Pi: Up and Running

Matt Richardson — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

For those of you who haven't yet played around with Raspberry Pi, this one's for you. In this how-to video, Matt walks you through how to get a Raspberry Pi up and running. It's the first in a series of Raspberry Pi videos that we're releasing to accompany our new book, Getting Started with Raspberry Pi. It covers Raspberry Pi and Linux basics and then works up to using Scratch, Python, GPIO (to control LED's and switches), and web development on the board. Raspberry Pi Starter Kit: http://www.makershed.com/Raspberry_Pi_Starter_Kit_Includes_Raspberry_Pi_p/msrpik.htm&Click=127972 Getting Started with Raspberry Pi PDF: http://www.makershed.com/Getting_Started_with_Raspberry_Pi_PDF_p/emgsrp.htm&Click=127972 Raspberry Pi Model B: http://www.makershed.com/Raspberry_Pi_Model_B_Revision_2_512MB_p/mkrpi2.htm&Click=127972

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Tiny Yellow House – Hobbit Holes and Bicycle Band Bookshelves

makemagazineuser — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

In this episode of "Tiny Yellow House," Deek takes us on a tour Hobbit huts in central Maine and shows us how to make a wacky bookshelf out of bicycle inner tubes.

DiResta: Tool Bag

jimmydiresta — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 06:04:03 +0000

In each bi-monthly episode of DiResta (every other Wednesday at 2pm PT), artist and master builder Jimmy DiResta (Dirty Money, Hammered, Against the Grain, Trash for Cash) lets us into his workshop, to look over his shoulder while he builds whatever strikes his fancy. On this episode of DiResta, Jimmy sews himself up a classic canvas and leather tool bag. For lists of materials, tool, and supplies, notebook sketches, and Jimmy's notes, see the post on MAKE: http://blog.makezine.com/2013/01/02/diresta-tool-bag/ ‎

MAKE gravity catapult

makemagazineuser — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

Food Makers: Shannon Hayes

Stett Holbrook — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

Author and farmer Shannon Hayes talks about her new book "Long Way on a Little" and living a simple, but delicious life.

Weekend Projects – Mini Rover Redux

makemagazineuser — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

Complete instructions for this episode of Weekend Projects can be found at http://makeprojects.com/Project/Mini-Rover-Redux/2479/1 Learn the basics of modding a remote controlled (RC) vehicle for the purpose of making your own terrestrial rover. Mount one wireless camera onto your vehicle's chassis, and see how far you can drive it and see what it sees. Then, add a second camera for ultra-wide-angle vision, front and rear viewing, or sterescopic 3D video of the world!

DiResta: Wooden Lamp

jimmydiresta — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 06:02:34 +0000

In each bi-monthly episode of DiResta (every other Wednesday at 2pm PT), artist and master builder Jimmy DiResta (Dirty Money, Hammered, Against the Grain, Trash for Cash) lets us into his workshop, to look over his shoulder while he builds whatever strikes his fancy. On this episode of DiResta, which Jimmy shared with MAKE as a holiday bonus video, he remembers a wood bending technique he experimented with as a teen and creates this wonderful modern lamp as a result. For lists of materials, tool, and supplies, notebook sketches, and Jimmy's notes, see the post on MAKE: http://blog.makezine.com/2012/12/19/diresta-wooden-lamp-bonus-video

Food Makers: Playing with your Food

Stett Holbrook — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

Powder Coating Aluminum without an Air Compressor – How to Tips & Tricks

makemagazineuser — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

A how-to video on powdercoating in the home shop without an air compressor! This Craftsman Powder Coat gun is less than $40 and is the perfect solutions! Links: Article on Outgassing: http://www.powdercc.com/images/pdf/How%20to%20eliminate%20outgassing,%20the%20powder%20coating%20faux%20pas.pdf UPDATE: Thanks for user Krap101, these are still available "new" - see http://www.amazon.com/Craftsman-Complete-Portable-Powder-Coating/dp/B004YEAYCW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1347892130